"I'm just not a confident person."
You've probably heard this, or something like it, this week.
None of it is new. Comparison to others. Body image fixation. Friendship dramas. Lying awake worrying about an assignment, or what she's supposed to do with her life.
These can really impact her confidence, leaving her to believe she's just not a confident person.
As women, we have been dealing with similar challenges for generations. What's changed is the proximity and volume. The source of comparison used to be girls in school or women in magazines. Now it's thousands of highlight reels, right in her pocket.
It helps to have someone to talk to. An independent, caring adult who shows up to listen and gently encourage her. To help her cut through the noise.
Why I started Worthie
When I was 15, there were times I felt completely alone with feelings I had no words for.
Then one adult sat with me. She didn't try to fix it. She just stayed and listened. That's when I realised how powerful it is to have someone be present and listen.
I'm on a mission to help as many teens as possible feel seen, heard and valued in the same way I did that day.